Fishing Report for Smallmouth Bass using Finesse Hair Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn)

Item: Intermediate Lake (MI)
Author: Benjamin Nowak

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Benjamin Nowak

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5/18/22

Intermediate Lake (MI)

Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Finesse Hair Jigs
Structure
Ledges
Forage
Minnows

Water temps between 58-64° with falling air temps, had fish staged up to spawn on outside ledges and grass lines. The bite window was small, but fish were willing to bite a hair jig slowly fished along breaks outside of spawning flats. Focus on areas with a mixture of grass, wood, and hard contour changes near spawning flats. Slowly retrieve the hair jig with a medium to slow, steady retrieve. Add a small piece of Maxscent Hitworm or General to the jig for extra weight for longer casts. Also, 8lb X5 braid to a long, 30+ft 6lb fluorocarbon leader is important

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